Cardio Training

Experts reveal why dancing is so good for your brain

Dancing challenges both the body and the brain at the same time.According to neuroscientists, a dance class sets a range of processes in motion that can strengthen everything from...

Why most people struggle to stick with exercise

New research suggests that lasting fitness habits depend less on willpower and more on how exercise makes you feel in the moment.

What your body goes through during a marathon

A marathon places enormous demands on the body, affecting everything from the heart and lungs to the muscles...

This method helps you burn more calories on your walk

A new method is making ordinary walks more effective. The goal is to burn more calories without going to the gym.

Researchers point to the best exercise for high blood pressure

New research suggests that cardio and HIIT may be among the most effective workouts for lowering high blood pressure.

Experts reveal why dancing is so good for your brain

Dancing challenges both the body and the brain at the same time.According to neuroscientists, a dance class sets a range of processes in motion that can strengthen everything from...

Why most people struggle to stick with exercise

New research suggests that lasting fitness habits depend less on willpower and more on how exercise makes you feel in the moment.

What your body goes through during a marathon

A marathon places enormous demands on the body, affecting everything from the heart and lungs to the muscles...

This method helps you burn more calories on your walk

A new method is making ordinary walks more effective. The goal is to burn more calories without going to the gym.

No need to lace up for a run – these alternatives are just as effective

Cardio is exercise that raises the heart rate and strengthens the cardiovascular system. Although running is a popular form of exercise, there are many...

Why one training machine stands out in public health research

Short on time and motivation, a public health researcher argues that one simple training choice can deliver far more results than most people expect.

No gym required: Nine cardio exercises you can do at home

You do not need machines or weights to raise your heart rate.Using your own body weight, you can strengthen both cardiovascular fitness and...

New study shows when fitness and strength begin to decline

A long-term Swedish study provides new insight into the age at which the body’s strength and fitness start to fade.

The length of your walk may be more important than the number of steps

Many people believe that the most important goal is to reach a certain number of steps each day. However, new research shows that how you walk may also play a major role.

Walking may help delay Alzheimer’s by up to seven years

A long-term study suggests that walking just 3,000 to 7,000 steps a day may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by up to seven years.